Pete Postlethwaite
1 portrait by Christopher Thompson
© Christopher Thompson / National Portrait Gallery, London
Pete Postlethwaite
by Christopher Thompson
oil on canvas, 2002
48 in. x 36 in. (1218 mm x 912 mm)
Given by David Shapiro, 2002
Primary Collection
NPG 6617
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Thompson is a regular BP Portrait Award exhibitor and this portrait was selected for the 2002 exhibition.
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Current affairs
2002 was an eventful year for the Royal Family, highlighted by the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations, but marred by the death of Princess Margaret, followed just three months later by the death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the age of 101 (making her the longest lived royal in British History).Art and science
The relationship between two of the greatest modern masters is celebrated in Tate Modern's blockbuster exhibition Matisse Picasso. By exhibiting their works side-by-side, the show revealed the relationship between the two artists from 1906-54.The 'Party at the Palace' concert in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee brings together stars from the last 50 years of Pop: Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Brian Wilson, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John.
International
Terrorist bombing attacks on the Island of Bali in Indonesia leave 202 people dead, including 25 Britons. The three attacks took place in a bar, outside a nightclub and outside the United States consulate, and were aimed at foreign tourists, although many locals were also killed or injured. The Islamist group Jemaah Islamiyah were found guilty of perpetrating the attacks.Comments back to top
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